naga11

Is there a great difference in regards to performance with 19" aftermarket rims/tires compared to our 18" stock rims/tires?

I am on the verge of purchasing some 19" Volks.

Thanks for any info.

naga11

iSuxeL

iTrader: (21)

IMO, it depends on what brand of rims you get. In your case youre getting Volks, their rims are forged so if anything the 19s will be just as heavy as the 18s if anything lighter...

t.is350.h

iTrader: (3)

All volk rims are forged???

widlfiresd

Before buying 19" rims do some research.

For some reason 18" and 20" tires tend to be less expensive than 19". You could easily pay double for tires for one more inch.

ihkskim

i dont' think so~ it should mention if its forged or cast

naga11

I am looking at the Volk Progressive ME.

iSuxeL

iTrader: (21)

They are either outers or the whole rim, from what Ive read and looked at. If not all forged aluminum, than it will have magnesium too....

iSuxeL

iTrader: (21)

And you stand correct sir I dont get how that works though lol.

Redpaste

iTrader: (4)

The Volk Progressive ME's are seamless forged.

Check the IS250/350 classified section, there was a member who was selling his wheels, Progressive ME's

If you do buy these wheels though, get a good brush to clean all the brake dust off of them! LOL!

Redpaste

iTrader: (4)

Sorry, its not in the IS250/350 Classifieds

Its in the Wheels Classifieds section

al503

The progressive ME's are a 1 piece forged wheel. They're lighter than the stock 18"s and the TPMs will work. However, with the larger diameter, the increased moment of inertia will negate some (if not all) of the benefits of the reduced mass. It's probably not going to hurt at all though.